It's still not clear if the Redskins will welcome Cravens back

After missing the entire 2017 season and contemplating retirement, Redskins safety Su'a Cravens is ready to return to the field. On Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN's Field Yates, Cravens was reinstated by the NFL.

Source: Redskins S Su’a Cravens has been reinstated by the NFL. A step forward towards his return.

In December, Cravens' agent explained that Cravens had suffered from Post Concussion Syndrome and underwent treatment and rehab. He also indicated that Cravens wants to return for the 2018 season, which is now possible after the NFL reinstated him on Wednesday.

Cravens, a second-round selection in the 2016 draft, appeared in 11 games during his rookie season, registering 23 tackles, a sack, an interception, and five passes defended. According to Pro Football Focus, Cravens allowed no touchdowns and a 73.1 passer rating in coverage.

"For you to work the whole year with us in OTAs, you got a starting spot and all of a sudden you just walk away from it, it's tough," Foster told Team980, via ESPN. "Without explaining it to guys on the team, I think some guys are going to feel a certain way, but me, I'm all for him to come back. He's a great player. He's made plays here, but I think it's going to be a work in progress. You're going to have to come back and show people what you're made of and show people that your heart is really in it, or I don't think anybody's really going to welcome you back in with open arms like that."

If Washington doesn't want him back, Cravens will likely draw some interest around the league. He'll be only 23 when next season begins.

Sean Wagner-McGough joined CBS Sports in 2015 after graduating from UC Berkeley. A native of Seattle, Sean now resides in the Bay Area. He spends his spare time defending Jay Cutler on Twitter.
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